The group that I belong to is called 'Off Track Events' out of Columbia, MO .... they are a fitness group with a twist =)...in other words you do work (rides/runs/obstical races), but there is always fun involved as well. I went for the 3x on the annual Pedlars Jamboree on Memorial Wkend...it is a 60 mile ride with bands & festivities scheduled about every 9 - 10 miles...there were nearly 2,000 riders! This one is a shorter ride, 16 miles, but ends at a winery, picnic, music and outdoor indep film! =)